In 2024, 26.7 million people under 65 were uninsured, a rise driven by Medicaid disenrollment after pandemic continuous enrollment ended. The uninsured rate increased to 9.8%, with low-income families, people of color, and residents in non-Medicaid expansion states disproportionately affected. High costs and limited employer coverage access were main barriers. Uninsured individuals faced reduced care access, delayed treatment, and greater financial hardship, including medical debt.
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